Five Simple Ways to Improve Your Conflict Management Skills

01/12/2025 44 min
Five Simple Ways to Improve Your Conflict Management Skills

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode, Simon Goode shares five practical and accessible strategies for improving conflict management skills, including regulating your breathing, using statements instead of questions, finding ways to relax, writing to process conflict, and embracing a mindset of curiosity and openness. He explains each tip with relatable examples from both personal life and professional mediation, highlighting their immediate benefits and long-term impact on relationships. The episode encourages listeners to experiment with these techniques and reflect on what works best for them in challenging situations.Timestamps:00:00 "Calming Conflict Through Breathing"06:42 Navigating Conflict Through Respect08:05 Coaching Questions vs. Listening Statements14:07 Mediation Concerns and Communication Strategies16:10 Effective Mediator Safety Assessments20:22 "Reset After Conflict"24:30 Processing Emotions Through Movement27:15 "Clarity Through Conflict Reflection"30:03 "Navigating Communication Patterns"32:30 "Writing to Resolve Conflict"38:16 Conflict: Complexity Over Simplification41:42 Navigating Uncertainty and Fog43:16 Podcast Feedback & Suggestions WelcomeClick here to send me a quick message via FanMailSupport the showThank you so much for listening! I'd love to know what you think and connect. website: simongoode.com email: [email protected]

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